FOOTBALL is united in paying tribute to the wife of former England captain Rio Ferdinand after she died following a short battle with cancer.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family @rioferdy5
— Fraser Forster (@FraserForster) May 2, 2015
And Saints goalkeeper Fraser Forster is among those offering support to the QPR star at this difficult time.
The 36-year-old defender released a statement confirming wife Rebecca, mother to his three children, passed away peacefully at Royal Marsden Hospital in London.
The statement said: ''My soul mate slipped away last night. Rebecca, my wonderful wife, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.
"She was a fantastic loving mother to our three beautiful children. She will be missed as a wife, sister, aunt, daughter and granddaughter. She will live on in our memory, as a guide and inspiration.
"Myself, my parents Janice and Julian, along with Rebecca's parents Lesley and Stephen, would like to thank our families, friends and my club colleagues who have rallied around in these desperate days, weeks and months.
"I would also like to express my gratitude for the dedication and expertise of the staff led by Professors Johnstone and Clarke at the Royal Marsden. Their valiant efforts to prolong Rebecca's all-too-short life will not be forgotten.
"Our grief, as a family, is total. We would appreciate being allowed to mourn privately.''
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